Components for aircraft – lightweight and resistant to fire and corrosion

Whether in seats, in the baggage system or in cargo systems: Our high-performance plastics are ideal for a wide range of applications in aircraft cabins. This is because they are lightweight, quiet in operation and lubrication-free. Many of our materials also fulfil the fire protection standards FAR 25.853 and UL94 V0.

They are also resistant to chemicals and salt water. This means they fulfil the decisive prerequisite for use in structural parts and in the exterior of aircraft, such as in wings, fuel pumps or broadband antennas.

Advantages of igus® products in the interior:

• Space and weight saving
• Low noise and low vibration
• Lubrication and maintenance-free
• Flame retardant according to FAR 25.853

In the exterior:

• Chemical and corrosion-free
• Insensitive to dirt

First two-seater solar aeroplane

All components had to be carefully selected for the prototype of the first two-seater solar aeroplane. It had to be one thing above all: light. Plastic beams were used at various points, such as the wing suspension. Here they replace the metal bearings, as they are lightweight and still withstand the high loads in use.

More success stories

Discover in this selection of over 40 application examples how our energy chain and bearing products are used in the aerospace industry to fulfil a variety of requirements. Challenges such as high loads, extreme temperature differences, tight spaces or low weight requirements had to be overcome.